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To: Tom Swift who wrote (82)	9/7/2003 6:04:45 PM
From: Copperfield	Respond to of 166

Here is another point to consider. Most utility rank and file workers in North America were hired right out of high school. Sure there are engineering graduates in design and operation but not many universities have specialized courses. So it's not a suprise to see news like this .. pepei.pennnet.com In contrast, in Europe, East Europe and yes, once again Russia most utility workers are graduates of specialized technical colleges such as energy.power.bmstu.ru in 3 or 5 year programs. Fortunately for the US, you can get many workers from the Navy but here in Canada we are not as fortunate to have a nuclear navy to supply our power plant personnel.